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Posted: 5/14/2021 1:47:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks! So my SN is after they stopped numbering the slides and the barrel is the "7791193" replacement. There is zero wear visible inside the gun, the frame rails and bottom of the slide where the hammer rubs on it look like only a few rounds have been fired. The ridges where the barrel locks into the slide are razor sharp on the slide and barrel. I'm curious why it would have a replacement barrel if the gun otherwise looks like it was made yesterday? A mystery lost to time I guess? No matter, I'm pretty happy with it! Bear in mind at least through Korea almost all USGI 45 ammo was corrosive primed. A single magazine shot through the gun and not cleaned shortly thereafter ( not always possible in combat) could result in a badly rusted bore in short order. This is why so many GI guns had barrels replaced during the rebuild process |
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Posted: 5/15/2021 10:57:40 PM EDT
[#2]
I'm 21444 and haven't got a call yet. Hoping to hear next week!
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Posted: 5/16/2021 8:59:59 AM EDT
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As I posted above, I got "the" call last Thursday, the 13th, I am #21411.
I'm not expert but I think you should get a call this week based on your number. |
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Posted: 5/17/2021 8:55:06 AM EDT
[#4]
Finally found time to get out and shoot my CMP 1911. Fired close to 50 rounds without any problems. Felt great to shoot a pistol made in 1943. Hoping ammo starts coming down since I didn’t have anything that shot 45 ACP prior to getting this pistol.
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Posted: 5/18/2021 2:26:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Placeholder for my service grade. It should have shipped yesterday and I'm about to head into work. Hoping I can pick it up from my FFL tomorrow.
Edit: Ithaca slide on Remington Rand frame. Service grade.   |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 5:53:21 PM EDT
[#6]
Got mine today (my gun store is closed on Mondays), Service Grade, Colt on Colt, made in 1945, 76 years old.
 
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Posted: 5/18/2021 6:49:58 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got mine today (my gun store is closed on Mondays), Service Grade, Colt on Colt! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/IMG_9089-1947285.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/IMG_9090-1947287.jpg Very nice service grade bro! |
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Posted: 5/20/2021 3:38:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got mine today (my gun store is closed on Mondays), Service Grade, Colt on Colt, made in 1945, 76 years old. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/IMG_9089-1947285.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/IMG_9090-1947287.jpg Yours got rebuilt 2 months after mine at ANAD. |
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Posted: 5/22/2021 8:01:04 PM EDT
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I'm still trying to find some sources as to what kind of barrel I have.............has Colt .45 auto on top, but the lugs only have one marking on them, and it's a Z. I assume that its a replacement barrel, possibly Israeli, but I dont know much about them
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Posted: 5/22/2021 8:17:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The woman at CMP I spoke with today was extremely nice and helpful. I asked for a Service Grade and then asked if I could request a specific manufacturer and/or matching slide and frame. I was told that they were not allowed to do so due to the havoc (my choice of word) that it had caused. According to her, people were angry that the pistols they recieved were not exactly what they had requested, they were rude and complaining and were even returning their pistols for refunds so she said that CMP was no longer allowing specific requests anymore. Oh well... I told her that I'd be happy with what I got. It's a shame that people have to mess it up for others......... |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 1:37:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm still trying to find some sources as to what kind of barrel I have.............has Colt .45 auto on top, but the lugs only have one marking on them, and it's a Z. I assume that its a replacement barrel, possibly Israeli, but I dont know much about them You might check the CMP forum. I thought I read that Z is an IMI Israeli replacement barrel. They had a contract for slides and barrels. |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 9:04:17 AM EDT
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Mine has a small "HS" on the right side of the locking lug, just above the pin hole, which would make me think High Standard.
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Posted: 5/27/2021 12:11:45 PM EDT
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Just received my service grade. I doubt this gun was shot after its rebuild. Mix master. Colt frame (1945), Balimoy/DSE slide, unsure of the barrel (dated 1985), Checkmate mag. It also has a very faint Springfield Armory stamp. Not sure if that is where a previous rebuild happened or not. Very nice condition overall.
    
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Posted: 5/28/2021 12:11:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a shame that people have to mess it up for others......... |
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Posted: 5/28/2021 1:16:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just received my service grade. I doubt this gun was shot after its rebuild. Mix master. Colt frame (1945), Balimoy/DSE slide, unsure of the barrel (dated 1985), Checkmate mag. It also has a very faint Springfield Armory stamp. Not sure if that is where a previous rebuild happened or not. Very nice condition overall. https://i.imgur.com/OpwV59C.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/se1qtov.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/iiI6AXE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TfFqJ1c.jpg https://i.imgur.com/m6WMBye.jpg That's a nice one, congrats. All the service grades look to have minimal use after rebuild. |
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Posted: 5/29/2021 12:06:41 PM EDT
[#16]
Took a few photos of my service grade last night.
 
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Posted: 5/30/2021 10:09:31 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Took a few photos of my service grade last night. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/5333_Web_1200_72psi-1959513.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/472/5423_Web1200_72-1959519.jpg Wow, that's really nice. I should be getting my email Weds or Thurs to make my choice. I was set on field grade but I would be very happy with a service grade like that. |
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Posted: 6/2/2021 9:45:32 AM EDT
[#18]
Sheet of notebook paper near a window, my wife’s cheap LED ring light for Zoom calls, and the photo editing tools on my phone makes for a pretty decent pic of my field grade
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Posted: 6/2/2021 11:57:30 AM EDT
[#19]
Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left.
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Posted: 6/2/2021 11:59:49 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left. Whats your number? |
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Posted: 6/2/2021 2:42:48 PM EDT
[#21]
Well I never got an email or RGN, but got the call from CMP today. Rack and field grades available.
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Posted: 6/2/2021 3:09:50 PM EDT
[#22]
Just got my call, 22069 Field Grade selected.
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Posted: 6/2/2021 4:02:37 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sheet of notebook paper near a window, my wife’s cheap LED ring light for Zoom calls, and the photo editing tools on my phone makes for a pretty decent pic of my field grade https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121479/696B122F-815A-434A-A0E8-E5F8B85D5507_jpe-1964087.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121479/1C4AF39C-1BE6-4E1D-A9BE-B62112A73C47_jpe-1964088.JPG Very nice pistola, very nice, congratulations! |
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Posted: 6/2/2021 4:26:23 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just got my call, 22069 Field Grade selected. 
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Posted: 6/2/2021 5:36:00 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left. That happens with CMP with some regularity. Doesn't mean there won't be any more just that they haven't inspected and graded all they have on hand. From my understanding they open the crate, inspect and grade, then ship it out. On to the next crate. |
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Posted: 6/2/2021 11:23:20 PM EDT
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Quoted: Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left. You never know. Some of the field grades have been pretty nice. |
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Posted: 6/3/2021 6:42:02 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You never know. Some of the field grades have been pretty nice. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left. You never know. Some of the field grades have been pretty nice. Not surprised as it seems Service grade has made up about 90% of the request based on the self reporting listed on this and other forums. With as nice as some of the Field and Rack grade guns have been, you may be surprised by what you get 
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Posted: 6/3/2021 6:50:20 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sheet of notebook paper near a window, my wife’s cheap LED ring light for Zoom calls, and the photo editing tools on my phone makes for a pretty decent pic of my field grade https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121479/696B122F-815A-434A-A0E8-E5F8B85D5507_jpe-1964087.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/121479/1C4AF39C-1BE6-4E1D-A9BE-B62112A73C47_jpe-1964088.JPG That is actually a very nice one, congrats!!! |
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Posted: 6/3/2021 10:21:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not surprised as it seems Service grade has made up about 90% of the request based on the self reporting listed on this and other forums. With as nice as some of the Field and Rack grade guns have been, you may be surprised by what you get Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Got the call today sucks only field grade and rack left. You never know. Some of the field grades have been pretty nice. Not surprised as it seems Service grade has made up about 90% of the request based on the self reporting listed on this and other forums. With as nice as some of the Field and Rack grade guns have been, you may be surprised by what you get |
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Posted: 6/3/2021 11:48:18 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I was a little bummed too but have been VERY impressed with the field grades showing up in this thread. Yes the FG’s looks great. Given a choice between SG and FG I just might go with field. |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 7:28:02 PM EDT
[#31]
My RGN was 221XX.
After getting the call on the 1st and ordering a field grade, my FFL waiting until yesterday to send a copy of it, and CMP shipping it yesterday, I received it today. It may not be pretty but it's mine. The crown of the barrel is a little screwed up. This one definitely did not see an arsenal refit. It's a 100% pony gun. I can't wait until the CMP gets M9s someday, and someone gets my old one from Afghanistan with all the holster wear on it. I really want to know their comments.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 7:51:35 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My RGN was 221XX. After getting the call on the 1st and ordering a field grade, my FFL waiting until yesterday to send a copy of it, and CMP shipping it yesterday, I received it today. It may not be pretty but it's mine. The crown of the barrel is a little screwed up. This one definitely did not see an arsenal refit. It's a 100% pony gun. I can't wait until the CMP gets M9s someday, and someone gets my old one from Afghanistan with all the holster wear on it. I really want to know their comments. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Colt_Side_jpg-1972050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/14_Side_jpg-1972052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_jpg-1972055.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_2_jpg-1972056.JPG  |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 8:13:42 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Rack number (?) on the grips is kinda cool. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My RGN was 221XX. After getting the call on the 1st and ordering a field grade, my FFL waiting until yesterday to send a copy of it, and CMP shipping it yesterday, I received it today. It may not be pretty but it's mine. The crown of the barrel is a little screwed up. This one definitely did not see an arsenal refit. It's a 100% pony gun. I can't wait until the CMP gets M9s someday, and someone gets my old one from Afghanistan with all the holster wear on it. I really want to know their comments. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Colt_Side_jpg-1972050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/14_Side_jpg-1972052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_jpg-1972055.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_2_jpg-1972056.JPG That could be a vehicle number. My issue 1911 (and the rest of my crew) had a 23 on the grips because our tank was 23. |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 9:23:46 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It may not be pretty but it's mine. It is beautiful. If I opened the box and saw that I would feel like I won the lottery. Seriously, congrats. |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 11:01:00 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It is beautiful. If I opened the box and saw that I would feel like I won the lottery. Seriously, congrats. Thanks. I really wanted a Colt, but I prepared myself to be disappointed with an Ithaca. When I opened the box I was so happy to see the Colt horse logo. I've put wear and tear on Army issued weapons, so having the wear and tear doesn't bother me much because it didn't sit around new in a crate somewhere, it was used by someone like me. Plus now I never have to worry about scratching it. |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 11:05:41 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I really wanted a Colt, but I prepared myself to be disappointed with an Ithaca. When I opened the box I was so happy to see the Colt horse logo. I've put wear and tear on Army issued weapons, so having the wear and tear doesn't bother me much because it didn't sit around new in a crate somewhere, it was used by someone like me. Plus now I never have to worry about scratching it. Do you think that is the original finish? It looks great. I have not been a fan of the super gray repark'd guns, but the recent service grades from this batch look darker (perhaps it's just the lighting in the pics?). |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 11:40:57 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My RGN was 221XX. After getting the call on the 1st and ordering a field grade, my FFL waiting until yesterday to send a copy of it, and CMP shipping it yesterday, I received it today. It may not be pretty but it's mine. The crown of the barrel is a little screwed up. This one definitely did not see an arsenal refit. It's a 100% pony gun. I can't wait until the CMP gets M9s someday, and someone gets my old one from Afghanistan with all the holster wear on it. I really want to know their comments. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Colt_Side_jpg-1972050.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/14_Side_jpg-1972052.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_jpg-1972055.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326831/Crown_2_jpg-1972056.JPG Nice. I think you have an original finished 1945 Colt. slide stop and hammer are period correct for 1945 Colt. 1. Can you take apart and check all the barrel markings? 2. Can you take a photo on the thumb safety checkering? 3. How many ribs on the mainspring housing? 4. Any markings on the magazine? Colt from that period should have blued contract magazine marked C-L, C-R, or C-S on the bottom of the floor base. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 12:08:04 AM EDT
[#38]
My understanding is all 3 grades are left. They open a crate and grade them and offer them, then the next crate, grade them, and offer them. Head over the the CMP forums for more info
https://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=274428&page=51 They are working up on 23000 now…so I’ve only got 3500 to go…at least I’ll get a gun this round…my understanding is this round is 8000 guns EDIT; my use of the word “round” is a poor choice here, and my apologies. I think round 2 is close to 20,000 guns again/..but it’s 8000/year. As I said in my reply below, I’ve read so much stuff over on the CMP forums it’s all blending together, but I think that’s right |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 12:11:23 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My understanding is all 3 grades are left. They open a crate and grade them and offer them, then the next crate, grade them, and offer them. Head over the the CMP forums for more info https://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=274428&page=51 They are working up on 23000 now…so I’ve only got 3500 to go…at least I’ll get a gun this round…my understanding is this round is 8000 guns That sucks. I'm 318xx. It still pisses me off beyond words that they completely lied about the random number generator. I'm likely going to miss out on this round because of that blatant lie. Also, why TF don't they just pick up the next round where the numbers left off? Makes no sense. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 12:26:43 AM EDT
[#40]
I think they will? I honestly don’t know. I’m also pissed about the random thing, but just got lucky.
I’ve read so much on the CMP forums I can’t remember where I saw that. But I don’t think round 2 is just 8000 guns…I think they’re just doing 8000/year. But at the rate they are going they will hit the 26000s (where I am) before fall….unless it has something to do with how they receive them I clarified above, my apologies |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 12:31:15 AM EDT
[#41]
Guys, I got one in late Round 1. Don't be afraid of the service grades. I was BLOWN AWAY by what showed up in the case I got.
Original finish Matching RR Proof marks on the slide Rack number on grips She had a replacement barrel, but I was so happy I got an original finish that it didn't matter at all to me! |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 12:38:22 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Guys, I got one in late Round 1. Don't be afraid of the service grades. I was BLOWN AWAY by what showed up in the case I got. Original finish Matching RR Proof marks on the slide Rack number on grips She had a replacement barrel, but I was so happy I got an original finish that it didn't matter at all to me! I genuinely don't care what grade or manufacturer I get. My prized possession was my Springfield 1911 Target that my wife gave me when I graduated. It was stolen by some contractors when we moved into our new house. I've wanted a 1911 ever since that one was stolen and this is really the first chance I've had to get one that I wanted. Will actually be a much better fit with my carbine, garands, and 1903a3 that I restored. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 1:18:46 AM EDT
[#43]
I shot my service grade for the first time this past weekend and boy are those sights tiny and hard to see. Has anyone milled their slide for a red dot?
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Posted: 6/9/2021 1:54:54 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I shot my service grade for the first time this past weekend and boy are those sights tiny and hard to see. Has anyone milled their slide for a red dot? NO |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 4:58:23 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That sucks. I'm 318xx. It still pisses me off beyond words that they completely lied about the random number generator. I'm likely going to miss out on this round because of that blatant lie. Also, why TF don't they just pick up the next round where the numbers left off? Makes no sense. I'm also toward the end of the numbers. It is likely we'll be waiting through this entire year's delivery and into the next one before we're up. They will keep filling orders based on the current lottery until either the lottery numbers or 1911s run out. Probably have a year and a half before you get a call. Hopefully the 2022 delivery isn't compromised by the Democrats. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 7:08:35 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That sucks. I'm 318xx. It still pisses me off beyond words that they completely lied about the random number generator. I'm likely going to miss out on this round because of that blatant lie. Also, why TF don't they just pick up the next round where the numbers left off? Makes no sense. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My understanding is all 3 grades are left. They open a crate and grade them and offer them, then the next crate, grade them, and offer them. Head over the the CMP forums for more info https://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=274428&page=51 They are working up on 23000 now…so I’ve only got 3500 to go…at least I’ll get a gun this round…my understanding is this round is 8000 guns That sucks. I'm 318xx. It still pisses me off beyond words that they completely lied about the random number generator. I'm likely going to miss out on this round because of that blatant lie. Also, why TF don't they just pick up the next round where the numbers left off? Makes no sense. Completely lied/blatant lie? Got some proof other than just some anecdotal third hand information? On the CMP forum someone looked at all the self reported RGN's and dates of packets sent/received and determined that the two highest reported RGN's (33xxx and 35xxx) were both sent in mid-January. That right there kills the argument that numbers were assigned when packets were received, but glad to read more info if you have it? Round one went all the way up into the 19k range based on self reporting. Round two started at 20k. Is that really so much of a difference to not understand the process? CMP has 80k+ 1911's. Every year they ask to release more and more of them with each NDAA. In round one everyone who got a RGN, no matter how high got a gun unless they didn't want it, couldn't be reached, or were disqualified for another reason. Looks like they issued approximately 16k RGN's this time and at 8k guns issued/year it should take two years for this round to finish off. Having a RGN should be reassurance enough that you will get a gun unless you fit one of the previously mentioned categories? At the moment the service grades aren't being issued, most likely because they still have stacks of fields and racks available because 90% of the first 2k guns issued were service grades. If it goes like last time, once they clear out a bunch of the field and rack grades they'll open up some more crates and start offering all three grades again. You may just luck out and have the pick of the litter by the time your number pops. The only sure fire way to get what you want out of this when you want it is to go to the auction site. All the best guns picked go there, so there's always an option available with these things. Can't imagine we'll get to round four, five, six, etc before they just start selling them the way they did with the service rifles. Eventually you'll just be able to order them straight up w/o any of the lottery actions... |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 9:48:32 AM EDT
[#47]
Got the call yesterday.
Honestly I thought I missed this round because I never got a RGN. I searched my emails and spam folders often but never got it. The call came from an Atlanta area code. Service and Rack grade were available. It is supposed to ship today. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 9:49:14 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Jesus fuck is this a joke? NO What? They're tiny. You must not have hit middle age yet. |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 10:20:56 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What? They're tiny. You must not have hit middle age yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Jesus fuck is this a joke? NO What? They're tiny. You must not have hit middle age yet. The late A1 sights are still better than the ones on my early A1 '27 upgrade. Now those are tiny! |
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Posted: 6/9/2021 10:21:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What? They're tiny. You must not have hit middle age yet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Jesus fuck is this a joke? NO What? They're tiny. You must not have hit middle age yet.  
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